Imge Özbilge

In the oldest city of the Middle East, a Kurdish student, a Muslim musician and a Christian little girl are part of a cultural mosaic. When vicious noises bring war upon their city, a mysterious sunfish appears to save them.

From the music of Argentine composer Gabriel Chwojnik, Turkish-Belgian filmmakers Imge Özbilge and Sine Özbilge pay an homages to the mother of experimental and avant-garde film director and artist, Maya Deren. This short film is part of the 2x25 Project of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. The project commissioned 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made short films that are the ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography, fitting completely within the DNA of the festival. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.

A friendship between two women blossoms in a secret garden in the middle of the city where east meets west.

A girl’s online search for love in times of social media, speed dating, cyberlove, hipster culture and post-net attitudes.